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Harness the power of good habits

Whether it’s going for an early morning jog or saving money for a rainy day, it pays to make it part of your routine

Alternative paths to parenthood

Adoption and surrogacy are typically costly and time-consuming, but the results are worth the effort

Nail down all the details F08 0109

If you’re building a new home, it will save time, money and stress if you have checked all the paperwork first

Investing in the kids’ future

Pick four big global themes, invest in them regularly – and don’t touch anything for 20 years

10 ways to cut your tax bill

From writing off bad debts to boosting your tech, it’s not too late to maximise your savings

On a space mission

Potential upsizers need to consider the cost and logistics – and even whether an extension would be a better alternative

WHY YOU ONLY NEED $260K IN SUPER TO RETIRE

If you hit the right combination, where your nest egg combines with the full age pension, here’s how you can fund a comfortable retirement

At home in a watery world

Describes catching and tagging sharks as a job that now he can only really do himself. \"We can't farm it out to any of our students because of OH&S issues. It's like the old Space Cowboys movie where the old bastards are brought out of retirement.\" Gets fired up by the many environmental challenges he wants to tackle. The only thing that stops him is the weather.

When it's payday for investors

A regular, fully franked dividend from a strong company can be an important source of extra funds

Households flick the switch

Electrification is gaining ground as Australians turn away from gas, but assessing the financial benefits can be complicated

Zoom in on wealth creation

The children of the internet age could teach the rest of us a thing or two about investing

How to ride the tourism revival

With visitor numbers back up after the pandemic slump, there are opportunities for investors

Know your fees to avoid a rip-off

The costs can mount up over the years, so make sure you’re getting a decent investment return

Home buyers get another chance

More banks are set to become participating lenders in the federal government’s Home Guarantee Scheme from July 1

Property slowdown takes its toll

Facing tough market conditions and more competition at home, the e-conveyancer PEXA is pinning its hopes on overseas expansion

Inside the pathology love triangle

The ACL-Healius merger may or may not go ahead, but either way the future looks bright for Sonic, the third party in this affair

We're lucky to have strong banks

The US crisis shows what can happen when regulation is weak and cash reserves are inadequate

Fair go for low income earners

A modest change to a $500 tax offset would ensure everyone benefited equally

Building blocks of a portfolio

It pays to address the fundamental questions before diving into an investment

A basket brimming with goodies

Among a diverse bunch of businesses, quality needs to be a standout factor

Start-ups feel the love

Early-stage ventures with a project to take to the world are turning to loyal supporters to raise the necessary funds

In search of greener pastures

The high cost of living is prompting many Aussie retirees to move offshore, but the simple life can become complicated without careful planning

Home sweet home for adult kids

Skyrocketing rents and high property prices prevent many young people from striking out on their own

Watch out for the SG rip-off

Workers are missing out on billions of dollars of employer contributions, but there's a simple way to ensure they get their entitlements

Car market's wild ride

Secondhand prices went crazy during the pandemic, but the market shows signs of cooling

How data will transform our lives

Quantum computing is poised to provide the processing power to analyse a growing avalanche of information

Big question with a simple answer

If you're wondering how you can save more money, the golden rule will help make it happen

Where have all the tradies gone

Among other measures, women are being encouraged to take up vocational courses to ease a critical skills shortage

Top up your spending power

Older Aussies who could do with some extra cash can take advantage of the wealth tied up in their home

Be aler but not alarmed

It looks like being an even tougher year for mortgage holders, as interest rate rises finally hit home. So, now is the time to build your defences to avoid having to sell.